Abstract: A process for making nevirapine, comprising the following steps: (a) reacting a 2-halo-3-pyridinecarbonitrile of the formula wherein X is a fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine atom, preferably chlorine or bromine, with cyclopropylamine, to yield 2-(cyclopropylamino)-3-pyridinecarbonitrile; (b) hydrolyzing the 2-(cyclopropylamino)-3-pyridinecarbonitrile to yield 2-(cyclopropylamino)-3-pyridine carboxylic acid; (c) isolating the 2-(cyclopropylamino)-3-pyridine carboxylic acid from the reaction medium; (e) treating the 2-(cyclopropylamino)-3-pyridine carboxylic acid with a chlorinating agent, to yield 2-(cyclopropylamino)-3-pyridinecarbonyl chloride; (f) reacting the 2-(cyclopropylamino)-3-pyridine carbonyl chloride with a 2-halo-4-methyl-3-pyridinamine of the formula wherein X is a fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine atom, preferably chlorine or bromine, to produce an N-(2-halo-4-methyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-(cyclopropylamino)-3-pyridinecarboxamide; and (g) cyclizing the N-

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a novel class of substituted pyridine compounds (optionally containing ether, ester, amide, ketone or thioether substitutions) that promote the release of ligands involved in neurotransmission have been discovered. In a particular aspect compounds of the present invention are capable of modulating acetylcholine receptors. The compounds of the present invention are capable of modulating acetylcholine receptors. Invention compounds may act as agonists, partial agonists, antagonists or allosteric modulators of acetylcholine receptors.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I), 1

Abstract: It is an objective to produce intermediates of optically active beta-3 adrenaline receptor agonists from readily available raw materials in a safe, efficient and industrially advantageous manner. A substituted acetylpyridine derivative represented by the general formula (9) is reduced by enantioselective reduction to produce an optically active hydroxyethylpyridine derivative represented by the general formula (10) (wherein * represents an asymmetric carbon atom), and it is further derivatized to an intermediate of an optically active beta-3 adrenaline receptor agonist, such as an optically active dihydroxyethylpyridine derivative represented by the general formula (14) or an optically active oxirane derivative represented by the general formula (16).

Abstract: Compounds of formula I useful for inhibiting the pain enhancing effects of E-type prostaglandins are disclosed wherein A is a ring system in which the —CH(R3)N(R2)B—R1 and —OR4 groups are positioned in a 1,2 relationship to one another on ring carbon atoms. B is a ring system having R1 in a 1,3 or 1,4 relationship with the —CH(R1)N(R2)— linking group. A, B, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the specification and may be substituted. Also disclosed are pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, in vivo-hydrolysable esters and amides of compounds of formula I, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes for preparing such compounds, and the use of such compounds as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: Methods for solid phase and combinatorial synthesis using a resin activation/capture approach are provided. In particular, methods for the production of dihydropyridones, N-acyidihydropyridones, tetrahydropyridones, pyridines, aminopyridines, N-acyltetrahydropyridines and tetrahydropyridines compounds and libraries containing such compounds are provided. Methods for screening the libraries and compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds prepared by the methods are provided.

Abstract: Dihydropyridine derivatives of the following formula, analogs thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof have an activity of selectively inhibiting the action of N-type calcium channel. They are used as remedies for various diseases relating to the N-type calcium channel.

Abstract: 4-Aminopicolinic acids, having halogen, alkoxy, alkylthio, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy or trifluoromethyl substituents in the 3-, 5- and 6-positions, and their amine and acid derivatives are potent herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds, compositions and methods for modulating the effects of LXR in a cell. The compounds and compositions are useful both as diagnostic indicators of LXR function and as pharmacologically active agents. The compounds and compositions find particular use in the treatment of disease states associated with cholesterol metabolism, particularly atherosclerosis and hypercholesterolemia.

Abstract: Compounds antagonistic of the pain enhancing effects of prostaglandins are disclosed. The compounds comprise an optionally-substituted A ring with a —CH(R3)N(R2)B—R1 and —OD groups positioned in a 1,2 relationship to one another on ring carbon atoms. The 3-position ring-atom is not substituted. B is an optionally-substituted pyridyl ring and the group R1 is positioned on B in a 1,3 or 1,4 relationship with the —CH(R3)N(R2)B- linking group. R1, R2 and R3 and D can be a number of different organic or halogen moieties. N-oxides of —NR2 and S-oxides of sulphur containing rings are disclosed as are processes for the preparation of the compounds, intermediates in their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: A compound of the following formula: and the salts thereof, wherein A is hydrogen, halo, or hydroxy; the broken line represents an optional double bond with proviso that if the broken line is a double bond, then A is absent; Ar1 is optionally substituted phenyl; Ar2 is aryl or heteroaryl selected from phenyl, napththyl, or pyridyl, the aryl or heteroaryl being optionally substituted; R1 is hydrogen, hydroxy, or C1-C4 alkyl; and R2 and R3 are independently selected from optionally substituted C1-C7 alkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, or R2 and R3, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, form an optionally substituted pyrrolidine. These compounds are useful as kappa agonists.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery of novel, low molecular weight, non-peptide inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (e.g.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: wherein:R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4,R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are, independently, hydrogen, COOR.sub.15, halogen, nitro, cyano, C.sub.1-10 alkoxy, C.sub.1-10 haloalkoxy, sulfonic acid, C.sub.1-10 alkylsulfonyl, C.sub.6-12 arylsulfonyl, C.sub.6-12 aralkylsulfonyl, C.sub.1-10 alkylsulfinyl, C.sub.6-12 arylsufinyl, C.sub.6-12 aralkylsulfinyl, sulfamoyl, C.sub.1-10 alkylsulfamido, C.sub.6-12 arylsulfamido, C.sub.1-10 alkanoyl, C.sub.6-12 aryloyl, C.sub.6-12 aralkanoyl, amino, C.sub.1-10 alkylamino, C.sub.2-10 dialkylamino, C.sub.6-12 aralkylamino, C.sub.6-12 arylamino, carboxamido, C.sub.1-10 alkylcarboxamido, C.sub.6-12 arylcarboxamido, C.sub.1-10 haloalkyl, C.sub.1-10 alkyl, C.sub.2-12 alkenyl, C.sub.6-12 aryl, C.sub.6-12 aralkyl; with the proviso that at least one of R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 is COOR.sub.15 ;R.sub.9 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-10 alkyl and C.sub.1-10 haloalkyl;R.sub.10 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-10 alkyl, C.sub.1-10 haloalkyl, or C.sub.2-12 alkylidene;R.sub.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to intermediates of Formula II, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are as defined in the specification, and to processes for preparing such intermediates. This invention also relates to processes for preparing compounds of Formula III, ##STR2## and enantiomers thereof, wherein R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as defined in the specification. Compounds of Formula II and Formula III are intermediates in the preparation of a potent .beta..sub.3 adrenergic receptor agonist. The instant invention also relates to processes for preparing the .beta..sub.3 adrenergic receptor agonist using the compounds of Formula II and Formula III.

Abstract: A process is provided for the preparation of compounds of formula I, ##STR1## useful in the preparation of compounds such as Omeprazole, Lansoprazole and Pantoprazole, wherein R.sup.1 =H or CH.sub.3, R.sup.2 =H or CH.sub.3, R.sup.3 =Alkoxy (1-4C), OCH.sub.2 CF.sub.3, Cyano, Hydrogen, Halogen, Acetoxy or Aryloxy, any electron withdrawing group or salts (organic or inorganic) of electron donating groups, R=Alkoxy, Hydroxy, Halogen, Activated ester, Tosylate, Mesylate, Thiol or Xanthyl, wherein the process for the preparation of compound of formula I employs a free radical reaction to functionalize the 2-position.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein the symbols have the meaning defined in the specification, have retinoid-like biological activity.

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active polycyclic aromatic compounds have the structural formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Ar is a radical having one of the formulae (a)-(e): ##STR2## and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular and ophthalmological disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the preparation of [(5,6-dicarboxy-3-pyridyl)methyl]ammonium halides having the structural formula I ##STR1## The [(5,6-dicarboxy-3-pyridyl)methyl]ammonium halides are useful as intermediates in the preparation of herbicidal 5-(alkoxymethyl)-2-(2-imidazolin-2-yl)-nicotinic acids, esters and salts.

Abstract: Process for preparing a key intermediate, 2-methyl-3-trifluoromethylaniline (MTA) of Flunixin, as well as novel intermediates thereof are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery of novel, low molecular weight, non-peptide inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (e.g. gelatinases, stromelysins and collagenases) and TNF-.alpha. converting enzyme (TACE, tumor necrosis factor-.alpha.

Abstract: A pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid diester of the formula Va ##STR1## where the radicals R.sup.2 and R.sup.4 have the meanings set out in the specification and where R.sup.8 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -alkynyl radical, which may be substituted by halogen, phenyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy.

Abstract: Novel N-acetonylbenzamides are disclosed. These compounds are useful in controlling phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain novel compounds and derivatives thereof, their synthesis, and their use as vitronectin receptor antagonists. The vitronectin receptor antagonist compounds of the present invention are .alpha.v.beta.3 antagonists, .alpha.v.beta.5 antagonists or dual .alpha.v.beta.3/.alpha.v.beta.5 antagonists useful for inhibiting bone resorption, treating and preventing osteoporosis, and inhibiting restenosis, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, angiogenesis, atherosclerosis, inflammation and tumor growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved, efficient chemical syntheses of 3-aminopyridine-2-carboxaldehyde thiosemicarbazone (3-AP) and 3-amino-4-methylpyridine-2-carboxaldehyde thiosemicarbazone (3-AMP).

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted and unsubstituted ???(aryl- and heteroaryl-) alkyl-, alkyloxy-, alkylthio-, oxo-, thio-, and alkylamino!- heteroaryl and aryl!- alkylamino-, aminoalkyl-, alkyloxy-, and alkylthio!- aryl and heteroaryl compounds of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are useful as antagonists of the pain enhancing effects of E-type prostaglandins, to processes for the preparation of such compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and to methods for treating pain comprising the administration of such compounds.

Abstract: A process for preparing aromatic or heteroaromatic hydroxylamines of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is an unsubstituted or substituted aryl radical or an unsubstituted or substituted hetaryl radical from the pyridine or quinoline groups, by hydrogenation of nitro compounds of the general formula IIR.sup.1 --NO.sub.2 (II)where R.sup.1 has the meaning indicated above, in the presence of a platinum catalyst on an activated carbon support or in the presence of a palladium catalyst doped with sulfur or selenium on an activated carbon support, by carrying out the reaction in the presence of a nitrogen-substituted morpholine compound of the general formula III ##STR2## R.sup.2 being alkyl radicals having 1 to 5 carbon atoms and R.sup.3 to R.sup.10 being hydrogen atoms or alkyl radicals having 1 to 5 carbon atoms is described.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating cancer and other diseases in which inhibition of telomerase activity can ameliorate disease symptoms or prevent or treat the disease relate to compounds that are derivatives of pyridine aldehydes, thioaldehyde, acetals, or thioacetals. Such compounds are characterized by the following structure: ##STR1## X.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur, sulfone, sulfinyl, and --NR-- where R is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, and aralkyl. R.sub.1 is --Y.sub.n R.sub.6, in which n is an integer between 0 and 10 and each Y.sub.n for n greater than 0 independently is methylene, methine, or quarternary carbon. R.sub.6, for any value of n (i.e.

Abstract: There is provided an improved method for the conversion of 5,6-dicarboxyl-3-pyridylmethyl ammonium halide to 5-(alkoxymethyl)pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylate salt via a single step closed reaction with the appropriate alcohol and a base at a temperature of about 120.degree.-180.degree. C.The product pyridinedicarboxylate salt is an important intermediate in the manufacture of pyridine imidazolinone herbicidal agents.

Abstract: A benzene derivative of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, C.sub.1-6 -haloalkyl, --NH.sub.2, --NHR.sup.21 ; R.sup.2 is hydroxyl, --OR.sup.22, three- to seven-membered saturated cycloaliphatic amino optionally interrupted by one or more nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur atoms, --NHR.sup.23, --N(R.sup.24).sub.2, --NH.sub.2 ; R.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, or --C(.dbd.O)R.sup.25 ; R.sup.7 is --CO--, --SO.sub.2 --; R.sup.8 is --CO--, single bond; R.sup.12 is --R.sup.11 --R.sup.5 ; R.sup.11 is --N(R.sup.5)--, --NH--, --O--, --N(R.sup.26)--, --N(C(.dbd.O)R.sup.27)--, --N(C(.dbd.O)NH.sub.2)--, --N(C(.dbd.O)NHR.sup.28)--; R.sup.13 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, C.sub.1-6 -haloalkyl, --NHC(.dbd.O) (CH.sub.2).sub.m C.sub.6 H.sub.5, --NHC(.dbd.O) R.sup.29, --NHC(.dbd.O)CH(C.sub.6 H.sub.5).sub.2, --NH.sub.2, --NHR.sup.30, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n C.sub.6 H.sub.5 ; Z is C, CH, N; A is CH, N; R.sup.5 is hydrogen, --CH.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.4 COOH, --CH.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.4 COOR.sup.31, --CH.

Abstract: A compound, composition, and method for controlling Take-all disease of plants by applying to the seed prior to planting, a fungicide of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 are C and are part of an aromatic ring which is pyridine; R and n are defined herein; A is selected from the group consisting of --C(O)--SR.sub.3, --NH--C(X)R.sub.4, --C(.dbd.NR.sub.3)--XR.sub.7, and --C(X)-amine wherein the amine is substituted with with an alkylaminocarbonyl and a hydrogen or wherein the amine has a first and a second amine substituent defined herein; B is --W.sub.m --Q(R.sub.2).sub.3 or selected from 0-tolyl, 1-naphthyl, 2-naphthyl, and 9-phenanthryl, each optionally substituted with halogen or R.sub.4 ; Q is C, Si, Ge, or Sn; W is --C(R.sub.3).sub.p H.sub.(2-p) --; or when Q is C, W may also be selected from --N(R.sub.3).sub.m H(.sub.1-m)--, --S(O)p--, and --O--; X is O or S; n is 0, 1, 2, or 3; m is 0 or 1; p is 0, 1, or 2; each R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I, ##STR1## to a process for their preparation and to their use as pharmaceuticals. The compounds are employed, in particular, as ester prodrugs of prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors for inhibiting collagen biosynthesis and as fibrosuppressive agents.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a 3-amino-2-chloro-4-alkylpyridine of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R1 is a linear, branched or cyclic hydrocarbon of from one to eight carbon atoms, optionally substituted with one or more electron stabilizing groups,an intermediate in the preparation of certain 5,11-dihydro-6H-dipyrido[3,2-b:2',3'-e][1,4]diazepine compounds useful in the prevention and treatment of HIV infection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel 2-chloro-3-arylamino-1,4-naphthoquinone derivative represented by the following formula (I), which has a potent inhibitory activity against platelet aggregation: ##STR1## in which X represents nitrogen (N) or carbon (C) atom andR represents cyano, orR can further represent alkyl, carboxyl or acyl when X represents nitrogen (N) atom,and to a process for preparing thereof and to a pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting blood coagulation which comprises the compound of formula (I) as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Process for enriching the concentration of an enantiomer (or a diastereomer) in a mixture of optically active isomers. The process includes preparing a solution containing the mixture of the optically active isomers and a chiral collector in which the chiral collector and the enantiomer (or diastereomer) are associated with each other. A gas is bubbled through a pool of the solution to form a foam, the surfaces of the bubbles in the foam having the chiral collector and the enantiomer (or diastereomer) preferentially adsorbed thereto so that the concentration ratio of the optically active isomers at said bubble surfaces differs from that in the bulk of the pool. The foam is moved vertically through a column above the pool such that during said movement at least a portion of the bubbles comprising the foam break thereby allowing liquid to drain toward the pool to provide an internal reflux within the column.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with antiretroviral (e.g. anti-HIV-1)compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently are halo or methyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, halo, nitro or trifiuoromethyl; R.sup.4 is trifiuoromethyl or methylcarbonyl; or a radical --C(.dbd.X)--NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 wherein X is O or S, and R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each independently are hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; or a radical -Alk-R.sup.7, wherein Alk is C.sub.1-4 alkanediyl; and R.sup.7 is hydrogen or hydroxy; Het is a heterocyclic radical of formula: ##STR2## Pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds of formula (I) and processes of preparing said compounds and compositions.

Abstract: A process for controlling pests in which the pests or the plants threatened by attack with pests are treated with a 2-anilinopyridine of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: R.sup.1 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, cycloalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, substituted alkyl, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, halogen, CN, SCN, formyl, CH.dbd.NOR.sub.5, CH.dbd.NR.sub.6, CH.sub.2 NHR.sub.6R.sup.5 is hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, COR.sup.7 or unsubstituted or substituted phenyl,R.sup.6 is hydrogen, alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or unsubstituted or substituted phenyl,R.sup.2 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl or cycloalkylR.sup.3 is hydrogen, CN, S(O).sub.n R.sup.8 or COR.sup.9,R.sup.8 is alkyl or substituted phenyl,R.sup.9 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl or benzyl,R.sup.

Abstract: Pyridopyrimidinediones, processes for their preparation and their use as drugsA compound of the formula I: ##STR1## and/or physiologically acceptable salts of the compound of the formula I, and/or optionally stereoisomeric forms of the compound of the formula I, are suitable for the preparation of drugs for the treatment of circulatory disorders and/or neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 4-bicyclically substituted dihydropyridines of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 to R.sub.5 have the meaning given in the description, processes for their preparation and their use in medicaments, in particular in agents for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, straight or branched chain alkyl, cyclic or bicyclic alkyl, alkanoyl, alkylsulfonyl, aroyl, arylalkenoyl, arylsulfonyl, arylalkanoyl or arylalkylsulfonyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, straight or branched chain alkyl or cyclic or bicyclic alkyl; A is selected from the following: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.9 is hydrogen, alkyl, perfluoroalkyl, alkoxy, perfluoroalkoxy, amino, mono- or dialkylamino, alkylsulfonamido, alkylcarboxamido, nitro, cyano, carboxyl, chloro, bromo, fluoro or iodo; n is an integer from 0 to 6; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, independent from each other, are hydrogen, straight or branched chain alkyl, cyclic or bicyclic alkyl, perfluoroalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, fluoro, or, when taken together, form a spirocyclic ring; R.sub.5 and R.sub.

Abstract: Process for preparing a key intermediate, 2-methyl-3-trifluoromethylaniline (MTA) of Flunixin, as well as novel intermediates thereof are described.

Abstract: A glycerin derivative having the following formula (I) or (I') and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are useful to treat diseases caused by the platelet activating factor.

Abstract: A glycerin derivative having the following formula (I) or (I') and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are useful to treat diseases caused by the platelet activating factor.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## [wherein: A represents a group (IIa), (IIb) or (IIc): ##STR2## R.sup.1 is alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl or a group of formula R.sup.4 --Y--R.sup.5 --, where: R.sup.4 is hydrogen, alkyl, or cycloalkyl, R.sup.5 is a single bond or alkylene, and Y is oxygen, sulfur or imino group; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, halogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, hydroxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, formyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, cyano or nitro; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, carboxy, protected carboxy, carbamoyl or tetrazol-5-yl; X is of formula --CH.dbd., --N.dbd. or --C(COOR.sup.6).dbd., where R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to acylsulfonamido- and sulfonamidopyridine-2-carboxylic acid esters and their pyridine N-oxides of the formula I ##STR1## in which______________________________________ A = R.sup.3 and B = X--NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 or B = R.sup.3 and A = X--NR.sup.5 R.sup.6. ______________________________________The compounds are suitable as medicaments against fibrotic diseases.

Abstract: An assay method which comprises utilizing chemiluminescence of a pyridopyridazine compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrocarbon group or a heterocyclic group each of which may be substituted and R.sub.2 is hydroxy group, thiol group, amino group or a monosubstituted amino group, and when R.sub.2 is a monosubstituted amino group, R.sub.2 may be taken together with R.sub.1 to form the ring; R.sub.3 is hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group which may be substituted, an amino group which may be substituted, a thiol group which may be substituted, a halogen atom, a heterocyclic group, nitro group, cyano group, carboxyl group which may be esterified or amidated, azido group, sulfo group or an organic sulfonyl group, provided that when R.sub.1 is an aliphalic group, R.sub.3 is not hydrogen atom; and X is oxygen atom or sulfur atom/or a salt thereof; and a novel compound of the formula (I) wherein the symbols are as defined above with proviso that R.sub.3 is hydrogen atom, R.sub.

Abstract: Carboxylic acid derivatives having potent retinoid-type pharmacological activities are disclosed. The compounds disclosed are represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 independently represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group with the exception that all of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 do not simultaneously represent hydrogen atoms and R.sup.1 together with R.sup.2 optionally represent a cyclic structure formed by the combination thereof; R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; X represents a nitrogen atom or C--OH; and A represents --CO--NH-- or --NH--CO--.

Abstract: Methods of inhibiting cell proliferation in a patient suffering from such disorder comprising the use of a styryl-substituted heteroaryl compound wherein the heteroaryl group is a monocyclic ring with 1 or 2 heteroatoms, or a bicyclic ring with 1 to about 4 heteroatoms, said compound optionally substituted or polysubstituted, with the proviso that when said ring is polysubstituted, the substituents do not have a common point of attachment to said ring, and those compounds wherein no substituent on the heteroaryl group is a carboxy group or an ester group, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds.

Abstract: Substituted 1,4,5,6 -tetrahydropyrimidine compositions, substituted 1,2,3,6 -tetrahydropyrimidine compositions and substituted 3,4,5,6 -tetrahydropyridine compositions are disclosed. They are useful for stimulating muscarinic receptors including, for example, treating the symptoms of cognitive disorders, especially impaired memory, which are associated with decreased acetylcholine synthesis and cholinergic cell degeneration.

Abstract: There are provided new alkane and alkoxyalkane derivatives of the general formula I in which R1, R2, R3, R4 and A have the meanings given in the description, processes for their preparation and insecticidal and acaricidal compositions containing these compounds.